The energy label is to be redesigned in a way that is easy to understand for everyone: a few days ago, the European Union agreed that it will stop adding plusses to its energy label categories and return to a simple A to G scale. Find out more

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An efficient heating pump coupled with a hydraulic balancing process allows the electricity and heat consumption to be significantly reduced. The end of the heating season is a good time for optimising the heating system. The government is providing grants for this. Find out more

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More than just a lot of hot air: a growing number of industrial companies are using waste heat to save money. In the following section, we explain how waste heat is generated and how it can be used in a way that turns a profit. We will also provide you with advice on how to obtain funding. Find out more

Registration for the Berlin Energy Days has begun. From 3 to 5 May, around 50 events will take place, and there will also be a trade show where visitors will be given an overview of the current trends surrounding the energy transition. Find out more

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